Novel Technologies to Support Science Data System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) to modify existing contract 80MSFC22CA004 with New Rights Group, Inc. dba Development Seed. This modification, P00021, provides a three-month extension (with an optional additional month) to ensure continuity of critical science data system support.
Scope of Change
This JOFOC justifies an extension to the current contract to maintain uninterrupted support for NASA's Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) activities. Key changes include:
- Extension Period: Three months, from April 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, with an optional additional month through August 31, 2026.
- Contract Value Increase: The estimated value for this extension and option period is $1,956,000.00, increasing the total contract value from $30,755,494.00 to $32,711,494.00.
- Reason for Extension: To bridge the gap during the transition to the upcoming "Next Generation Scalable Data Engineering, Operations, and Informatics Support for Open Science (Next Gen)" contract, scheduled for phase-in on April 30, 2026.
- Sole Source Justification: The extension is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source), citing Development Seed's unique qualifications and familiarity with the existing system, which are essential to avoid disruption and inefficiencies during the transition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice of Modification (JOFOC)
- Original Contract: 80MSFC22CA004
- Incumbent Contractor: New Rights Group, Inc. dba Development Seed
- Modification Value: $1,956,000.00
- Total Contract Value: $32,711,494.00
- Extension Period: April 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (optional through August 31, 2026)
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
- JOFOC Document Posted: April 9, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source modification)
Submission Impact
This document is a justification for a sole-source extension and does not represent a solicitation or request for proposals. Therefore, there are no direct submission requirements or evaluation factors for potential bidders. A public notice of NASA's intent to award this sole-source extension was previously posted on SAM.gov from January 13, 2026, through January 28, 2026, which received one non-credible response.